The Endlessly Finicky Job of Revising “Cartoon Voices Of The Golden Age”
What?? A REVISED edition? Yes indeed, it will be a reality. I know not when – but you can help.
Tag Archives: Mel Blanc
Cartoon Characters on the Radio!
The frequent appearances of animated characters, particularly Bugs Bunny, on vintage radio shows, prove how popular they really were.
Keith Scott’s “Cartoon Voices” Book
At long last it’s coming out. And here are the details.
In your opinion, what is the worst golden age cartoon? Mine is “Dumb Like a Fox” (1941)
Honestly, this film is awful.
In His Own Words: Noel Blanc on Mel Blanc
In 1993, for an upcoming auction of some of Mel’s belongings, Noel talked a little about his father.
In His Own Words: Mel Blanc’s Last Interview
Perhaps the last public interview with Mel Blanc took place at the Los Angeles International Animation Celebration. I was lucky enough to be in the audience.
Mel Blanc: “Wanna Buy a Record?” (1951)
Here’s Mel Blanc in a bizarre and entertaining promotional film for Capitol Records.
Mel Blanc Presents Listening and Learning with Bugs & Friends
Since Thursday is the 111th birthday of “The Man of a Thousand Voices,” let’s look at some of the later Looney Tunes recordings that Mel Blanc made especially for children.
“Puddy Tats here. . . Puddy Tats There!”
Helen Kane and Danny Kaye sing “I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat” – and Mel Blanc sings a sequel tune!
Thufferin’ Thuccotash. . . We’re On The Charts!
When the “suits” at Capitol Records saw the sales of Mel Blanc’s “I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat” in the United Kingdom, they must have thought “it’ll sell like hotcakes here!”. They were right!
